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CFPB to begin supervision of consumer reporting agencies

On July 20th, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published new rules for the supervision of larger consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus or credit reporting companies. This is the first time these companies will be supervised at the federal level. The new rule defines "larger participants" of a market for consumer reporting. The new rule is effective September 30, 2012. CFPB Press Release.